It’s time for an evening filled with live music, comedy, food, drinks and fantastic local merchandise, all while helping our furry friends! And you can be a part of it.

The Citizens Committee for the Lakewood Animal Shelter (CCLAS) is sponsoring its sixth annual ‘Hair of the Dog’ Happy Hour and Silent Auction on Thursday, May 20th from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Sullivan’s Irish Pub & Restaurant in Lakewood. Once again, dozens of Lakewood and Cleveland-area businesses and have generously donated items and services for auction, including tickets to Cleveland sporting events, live shows, restaurant and spa certificates, tons of pet-friendly products and much more! The event features local comedian Mark McKenzie (Last Call Cleveland) as emcee, and live music by Ben and Liz of The Dreadful Yawns. As always, 100% of the proceeds will benefit the animals in the community of Lakewood and allow us to continue our low-cost spay and neuter program.

For 26 successful years, the Citizens Committee for the Lakewood Animal Shelter has served Lakewood and all of Cuyahoga County’s western suburbs by helping abandoned dogs, cats and other animals find safe and loving homes. The recent recession has provided many challenges, but has not interrupted our delivery on this mission. That’s why we need your help now more than ever. Last year’s event boasted a large turnout of animal welfare advocates, friends and community members, and we hope this year will set a new record!

"Tribe vs. Reds"
Tribe tickets for the May 23rd game against the Reds paired with autographed ball Valued: $75
Donated by canine supporters Tulip and Greta (Season Ticket Rules Apply - These are Season Tickets. In case of a rain-out, tickets may not be reusable. Contact Helene at (216) 521-8787 for possible replacement.)

"Pretty Kitty"
Contemporary cat sculpture and a gift certificate for the Lion and Blue Boutique Valued: $35
Donated by Lion and Blue Boutique

"Lakewood Dinner & a Show"
Tickets for 4 to see "The Producers" at the Beck Center paired with(2) $15 Dewey’s Pizza gift certificate Valued: $165
Donated by the Beck Center and Dewey’s Pizza

“The Phantom of the Opera”
Opening night at Playhouse Square paired with a $50 gift certificate for the House of Blues Valued: $150
Donated by Gina Vernaci with Playhouse Square and the House of Blues

“Yes to Lakewood”
4 concert tickets for The Winchester Tavern to see a Yes tribute band on June 12 paired with
$25 Pacers Restaurant gift card Valued: $65
Donated by The Winchester Tavern and Pacers Restaurant

“Blue Jay Way”
(4) Field Box tickets to see the Tribe vs the Blue Jays on June 29 paired with $50 gift card to Shooters and an autographed picture of David Huff from the Indians Valued: $250
Donated by Keith Hotchkiss at WMMS and the Cleveland Indians

“Pub Night”
$25 gift card to The Pub in Rocky River paired with a bottle of whiskey and a glass decanter Valued: $50
Donated by The Pub in Rocky River and CCLAS supporters

"Gardener's Delight"
(4) Tickets to the Cleveland Botanical Garden paired with an outdoor wind chime, gardening pot, and journal Valued: $80
Donated by Cleveland Botanical Garden and other local supporters

“Aveda Basket“
Gift basket of Aveda products and spa services such as a haircut and style, manicure and facial Valued: $150
Donated by Aveda Brown in Rocky River on behalf of Nancy Brown and the Brown Aveda Institute Team

"Fun for the Kiddies"
Collection of kids and baby items including a $20 Power Card for Dave & Busters Valued: $30
Donated by Dave & Busters and CCLAS supporters

“Number One Son”
Matted 8x10 art print, an intimate shot of the artist reflecting upon his work. Prints are digitally rendered on natural white smooth matte art board, a favorite of professional photographers around the world.The combination of the matte surface and the use of brilliant fade resistant* eco-solvent inks make our PEE-ces of Art a very durable and affordable art print. *Inks are guaranteed not to fade for three years if left outdoors in direct sunlight — but even Tucker will tell you, it is never a good idea to display a digital print in direct sunlight. Good boy!!! Valued: $40
Donated by Pee-ces of Art, by Tucker

Please help us by donating goods and/or services for the silent auction at the Hair of the Dog Happy Hour. Fill out the donation form today and return it to us either in person or mail it to P.O. Box 771323, Lakewood, OH 44107 as soon as possible (but no later than May 10th, 2010). Please contact Helene Gaidelis at (216) 521-8787 or ellisperri@sbcglobal.net for item pick-up or drop-off information.